Lincoln LS years to avoid
More than twice the LS's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Lincoln LS years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Lincoln LS complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Lincoln LS problems
All model years combined.
- Suspension268
- Engine178
- Airbags139
- Transmission126
- Electrical101
- Acceleration78
- Brakes75
- Steering52
- Visibility50
- Fuel system39
- Body33
- Wheels31
Most reported problems on the Lincoln LS
Ball joint 228Stalling 69Check engine light 51Airbag light 43Jerking 36Grinding brakes 32Power windows 29Headlights 21Pulling 15
Lincoln LS problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 90 | 18 | Engine | 65,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 75 | 90 | Engine | 60,000 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2004 | 73 | 91 | Engine | 60,000 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2003 | 81 | 68 | Transmission | 59,788 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 63 | 121 | Engine | 80,000 | 0 | 21 | |
| 2001 | 40 | 240 | Suspension | 89,000 | 1 | 20 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 354 | Suspension | 76,000 | 1 | 18 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Lincoln LS
What years of the Lincoln LS should you avoid?
2001. It has more than twice the Lincoln LS's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2001 alone has 240, mostly about suspension and airbags.
What is the best year for a used Lincoln LS?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Lincoln LS?
Suspension, with 268 complaints across all years, followed by engine (178) and airbags (139).
How many recalls does the Lincoln LS have?
3 recalls between 2000 and 2006. The 2005 model year has the most, with 1.
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